USB battery packs are my favorite generic holiday gift. They're useful to literally everyone, they offer a tremendous amount of utility for a modest amount of money, and it still seems like most non-nerds aren't fully aware that they exist. If you have anyone on your shopping list that could use one, here's a great deal.

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Today on Amazon, three of Anker's largest power packs are heavily discounted for the holidays. Anker makes some of the highest-rated batteries on the market, and several of them are actually among the most popular items we've ever listed, so you can buy with confidence.

Anyone with even a passing interest in cooking knows that All-Clad is the brand you want in your kitchen when it comes to skillets and pots. Made in America and carrying a lifetime warranty, you'd probably see their wares in the back of the house of most of your favorite restaurants.

If you want to experience the quality for yourself, their 12" skillet (probably the sweet-spot size for most home cooking) is only $90 right now on Amazon. That's the lowest price they've ever offered, and a no-brainer gift idea for any budding chefs on your shopping list. [All-Clad 12" Stainless Steel Skillet, $90]

If you have any kitchen savants on your holiday shopping list, you'll be sure to find a great gift idea in this
Amazon Gold Box Deal.

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Today only, you'll find terrific prices on a variety of kitchen gear from KitchenAid. The star of the show is the
6 quart professional stand mixer for $179, but nearly everything in the collection has a 4+ star review average, so you can't really go wrong. Bon appétit! [Amazon]

Most good Mac deals tend to be on Apple's laptops, but today, it's the desktops' turn. Apple's Mac Pro, Mac Mini, and Retina iMac are all on sale today at B&H, with discounts ranging all the way up to $800.

Your savings will vary depending on your configuration, but these are all solid deals if you're in the market for a desktop. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go drool over that Retina iMac.

With 1800+ channels and an ingenious remote that includes a headphone jack, the Roku 2 is one of the best deals in streaming boxes. That's especially true at this price. [
refurb Roku 2 Streaming Player, $45]

Admittedly, a set of glass bowls isn't all that exciting, but this is one of the most popular kitchen items we've ever listed, and it's back down to its price low today. [Anchor Hocking Glass Bowl Set - 10 pcs, $16]

If you've been procrastinating on your holiday shopping, and need to pick up a new e-reader, tablet, or streaming box, today's almost certainly going to be your last chance to save on an array of Amazon gadgets before Christmas.

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We've seen slightly better deals on most of these, but you're still looking at solid savings of $20 or more across the board. Let us know what you think of these in the comments!

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